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Sam Howell

Number #16
Position Quarterback
Measurables 6' 1" / 225LBS
Age 26
Draft / Org North Carolina
Through 2026$2.5M

1 year$2.5M a yearFully guaranteed

0.8%of the $301.2M salary cap this season
754thhighest cap hit in the NFL, of 1949 contracts
0.8%of the Cowboys payroll
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026 26 $2.5M — This season
2027 27 Free agent Unrestricted

Where his deal sits

2026 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs HowellCap hit
751 Sean Tucker TB 25 2027 Same $2.5M 752 Brian Robinson ATL 27 2027 Same $2.5M 753 Trey Lance LAC 26 2027 Same $2.5M 754 Sam Howell DAL 26 2027 $2.5M 754 Brock Hoffman PIT 27 2027 Same $2.5M 756 Wil Lutz DEN 32 2029 Same $2.5M

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $2.5M a year

BrockHoffman $2.5Ma year 1 year, Steelers Age 27 TreyLance $2.5Ma year 1 year, Chargers Age 26 BrianRobinson $2.5Ma year 1 year, Falcons Age 27
Full breakdown: cap hit and dead cap by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
Dead Cap
2026
DAL
—
$2,509,520
—
2027
DAL
UFA